Your kitchen is about to get a whole lot cuter with these gorgeous crochet hot pads. The hot pads are big enough to hold a large dish and include instructions for making them double thick. You can easily modify the colors to match any decor. This pattern is suitable for crocheters who can work in the round, are familiar with the spider stitch and can follow more complex patterns. It is marked as easy because once you get the hang of the pattern, you'll by flying through it!

Want to try something new this summer? Try working up some Crochet Water Balloons! These have the same effect as traditional water balloons but without the waste and cleanup of broken water balloon strips. User a super bulky yarn for extra squish and absorbency and you'll be amazed at how fun these crocheted water balloons are! Plus, this way you'll be saving money and trips to the store for more water balloons since you can just reuse these as often as you want.

From the Blogger: "Did you know that you can crochet water "balloons"? These water balloons are awesome! By making them with Bernat Blanket Brights, you get classically colorful water balloons that are super absorbent and squishy! This also means that they are washable, reusable, dryer safe, latex free, and eco friendly. No more spending time filling water balloons- just drop these in a bucket of water and you are ready to go! Make them for some summer fun or for your next summer craft fair.

This wrap is a beautiful, rectangular shape with a hint of a crescent, made with basic crochet stitches that combine to create, lace, filet crochet and border! It is the perfect accessory to be worn as a traditional shawl, wrap, scarf or fashion piece and is at home with dressy dresses, casual jeans and t-shirts and everything in-between! Make this one and I think you'll want another, and another, and another.. Size: As shown, approximately 56” wingspan x 21” tall Worked in fine/sock weight yarn

Tiny Striped Turtle

This square with a diamond overlay pattern can be used for blankets or throws. When the squares are joined a circle will appear.

Next, this lighting project is a jar cover to give your tea lights that extra special mood. Of course, how complex these are is entirely up to you, but the shadows cast by the moving flame will be intricate and wonderful. In particular, the color of the yarn will also affect the overall ambiance of the light. Therefore, you will be able to really tune the mood in every corner and place.

So, long cardigans can be so light and airy. Not only is this one lacy and textured, it's easy as it uses only simple stitches. Moreover, it's super stylish and chic.

Next, this sea creature keychain is larger, more involved. However, it's still easy and a whole lot of fun.

As long as they're not building a dam on someone's property, beavers are beloved animals and even the mascot of several schools. If you're a beaver lover, crochet a few of these potholders for your kitchen. You can also use them as hot pads to protect surfaces from hot pans. This easy crochet pattern is quick to make with a double strand of cotton worsted yarn. You may even have the right colors in your stash already. Use a single strand of yarn to make a smaller beaver as a coaster. Potholder measures approximately 8” wide x 6” tall (including ears). Gauge = 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2" Materials: Cotton worsted weight yarn: 85 yards brown 12 yards tan 20 yards white 5 yards black Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle